Project Manager
Location: GB, LDS, Leeds
Employment type: Full-time
Industry: Construction

Company profile:
Did you know that we are one of the largest private construction companies in the UK? As a family-owned business we know that our people are at the core of our ongoing success. We are very proud to be been named Contractor of the Year, Employer of the Year and received the Judges Supreme Award at the Construction News Awards, recognising our position as a leader in our industry.We believe in delivering the promise. That’s why we are focused on becoming the first UK contractor to deliver for customers on time, on budget, every time.Please visit our careers page for more information and to view our current opportunities:#URL_909fe6e4d84e8f8f796780bede7b14bd8f8238bd29aec31779dd9804be33e06c# 

Job description:
Our Business:Wates Living Space is dedicated to developing and maintaining affordable housing, and to supporting and improving the communities in which we work.A national business with a local approach, we work as a partner to deliver profitable new build and regeneration schemes and provide planned and responsive maintenance and energy services the across the UK.We deploy innovative financial and delivery models to support the UK’s priority of providing more homes and better homes, and we pride ourselves on our flexibility in responding to our clients’ evolving needs.Our close and ongoing involvement with CIH, TPAS, UKCG and Business in the Community helps us tailor our services to the ever-changing housing and maintenance landscape.

Requirements:
Required Skills &amp; ExperienceKnowledge:Well developed knowledge of health &amp; safety, company procedures, legislation and practiceExperience of leading/developing a teamKnowledge of budgets and costing, including project forecasting and controlKnowledge of contract documentation Skills:Excellent Project/programme Management skillsAbility to resource projectsAbility to prioritise and effectively plan Qualifications:CSCSMCIOB- desirableKey ResponsibilitiesCommercialUnderstands the requirements of the project and ensures that all contract administration / procedures are undertaken.Input into risk / opportunity register. Include exceptional risks/ opportunities into project Business Plan and initiate actions to mitigate risks/ opportunities.Control and manage site/project budgets including profit and loss plus budget constraints.Develop, control and ensure delivery against the project budgets including profit, preliminaries, procurements etc. BiddingUnderstands and develops the agreed strategy conceived in the bid phase for project delivery.Actively participates and takes ownership in developing customer and project solutions during the tender stage and represents the company at all stages of the process. DesignInterpret and analyse design information, recommend alternative design solutions and ensure inaccuracies and missings are addressed.Ensure measures are established for the timely delivery of design information. PeopleIdentify resource requirements and recruit in accordance with company procedures.Manage performance using the PDR process and identify learning and development needs for their teams and project specific training requirements.Fulfil HR Line management duties e.g. manage absence, expenses ,holidays and induction etcSupply Chain ManagementContribute into supply chain selection process and provide regular feedback and manage supply chain performance.Agree requirements for time, cost and quality aspects of trade contractor packages. CustomersIdentify and manage the relationships with customers, project teams, tenants and community representatives.Promote and uphold the values of the Wates brand. DeliveryDevelop and implement detailed programmes and schedules which allow accurate monitoring and reporting of progress, and implement actions to achieve targeted performance.Identify the quality expectations and embrace these in the Quality Plan. Implement measures to ensure compliance with the customer requirements and project business plan.Develop and implement site establishment and ensure the efficient and effective management of site logistics.Implement all statutory regulatory and company requirements for managing Health and Safety.Ensure compliance with H &amp; S plan.Implement all statutory, regulatory and company requirements for environmental and waste management. Ensure compliance with project Environmental and Waste Management Plans.Secure and manage the appropriate resources to deliver the project / scheme effectively and efficiently in a professional manner to ensure successful delivery within project constraints.Identify, communicate to the team the requirements and put measures in place to ensure the successful handover of the project. Including support to customer/ end user throughout the handover process.Establish a communications plan including information management procedures for the project and agree accountabilities for team members.Manage and discharge all regulatory requirements with regard to planning and building regulations approvals.

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